Choose Griefhelm
Choose Griefhelm if you want a Sports and Simulation game with Online PvP. Griefhelm launched in 2020.
Griefhelm vs Scales of Silence
Griefhelm and Scales of Silence both land in Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Griefhelm (2020) is 6 years older than Scales of Silence (2026). Scales of Silence scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Griefhelm (77.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Scales of Silence
Choose Scales of Silence if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scales of Silence launched in 2026.
Both Griefhelm and Scales of Silence sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Griefhelm |  Scales of Silence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (185 reviews) | 100% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Johnny Dale Lonack | Aggro Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Griefhelm (2020) is 6 years older than Scales of Silence (2026).
- Scales of Silence scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Griefhelm (77.3% positive).
- Scales of Silence is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Griefhelm (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Griefhelm is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Scales of Silence has no Deck rating yet.
Griefhelm vs Scales of Silence — FAQ
- Should I play Griefhelm or Scales of Silence first?
- If you want chronology, Griefhelm (2020) came out before Scales of Silence (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Griefhelm and Scales of Silence similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Griefhelm and Scales of Silence have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Griefhelm ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Scales of Silence ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Griefhelm run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Griefhelm is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Scales of Silence doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.